"One may recover a lost sheep, but not lost time. Eat and drink today and be happy."
BASQUE PROVERB
Find Your Inspiration
Historic Pilgrimage Parador
Step into the Parador de Santiago de Compostela, one of the most ornately magnificent historic pilgrimage-hotels.
The Way of St James Hike
Do the Way of St. James and walk the 1000-year-old trail, one of the most important Christian pilgrimage rituals.
Experiencing the Basque & Wine Country
Culture
Cultural Triangle, Mastering Art
Master in the culture and urban art scene of the triangular-shaped route that begins in Bilbao at the Guggenheim Museum, continues to the Artium Basque Museum of Contemporary Art in the Old Quarter of Vitoria-Gasteiz, and ends in Zarautz at the archaeological excavations.
Cuisine
The New Basque-licious Movement
Basque cooking has always had a historic reputation for being one of the best in the world. A food movement is underway with a new generation of chefs making huge Atlantic waves in the scene, dipping into their family recipes and mixing it all up a la Basque-nouveau.
Scene
Ocean, Mountains, Valleys & Vines
Spend a day on San Sebastian's picturesque beaches; ride the funicular from Bilbao's center to the summit of Mt Artxanda; taste authentic tapas in the countryside; travel through the Basque country and be curious. The rewards are very enriching.
Iconic
The Wine Route
The beautiful wine country of La Rioja is a fascinating and historic experience. Explore the vineyards below the Cantabrian Mountains in the Ebro valley; stroll the old town of Haro; taste local vintages from boutique cellars that will blow your palate away.